Sandhills Middle

495 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sandhills Middle School, located at 582 Meadowfield Road in Gaston, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Lexington School District Four community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The campus functions as a central hub for the local community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives designed to encourage student engagement. With a focus on preparing students for the 21st-century workforce, Sandhills Middle utilizes modern teaching strategies and collaborative classroom settings to help students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through a dedicated faculty and a commitment to inclusive education, the school strives to empower its students to achieve their full potential in a safe and structured environment.

495

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandhills Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	146
Black	111
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
204 (41.2%)
Hispanic
146 (29.5%)
Black
111 (22.4%)
Two or More
30 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 04
Phone:	(803)490-7005
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 258

Grade 8 237